Grab A Plate

Make each meal memorable

subscribe SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL
info
You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of emails you receive.
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Gluten Free
    • Lunch
    • Snacks
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Out & About
  • About
  • Contact
  • Free eCookbook

Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce

December 14, 2015 By Patricia 36 Comments

It’s the time of year when we happily host holiday visitors! That comes with meal planning along with all other sorts of fun. This recipe for Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce delivers a filling, meatless dish to serve your guests – one that’s not only flavorful, but seasonal and colorful, too.

Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce makes a delightful, meatless meal!

Have you been running around a lot lately? I have! From shopping to decorating to attending parties to hosting family and friends, things can get crazy when it comes to mealtime – even more so when you have holiday guests.

Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is make with Swanson Vegetable Broth as its base. It makes a great vegetarian meal.

I’m here to help! As a blog ambassador for Swanson®, I’ve been on a mission to create flavorful and fun meals using Swanson® stocks and broths. When you have a house full this time of year, turn to this recipe for Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce for dinner.

Dig into this dish! Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce is perfect for a meatless meal!

This is a filling, vegetarian dish that’s perfect for a Meatless Monday meal. Everyone can enjoy this pasta dish that, thanks to butternut squash, offers a sweet and creamy sauce. I’ve added kale to the mix for both color and substance, and used Swanson® Vegetable Broth to make the sauce creamy and flavorful. I like this light broth because it’s lightly seasoned and made with veggies (it’s meat-free), making it perfect for vegetarians.

The butternut squash makes this sauce a bit sweet, but I’ve added nutmeg and red pepper flakes to add some zest and to balance out the flavors. I like to top each serving with grated Parmesan for the perfect final touch.

You’ll love the high quality ingredients used in Swanson® products. They’re great for enhancing your dishes, and the vegetable broth is perfect for helping to turn butternut squash into a fabulous pasta sauce.

Perfect for Meatless Monday and beyond, Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce is delicious!

When you’re looking for a dish to serve a crowd this season, Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce does not disappoint. Take time to enjoy all the fun the season has to offer!

If you’re looking for more recipes that include butternut squash, try pizza (yes, pizza), like my recipe for Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Pancetta Pizza, or go for quesadillas like Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Quesadillas.

I’d like to thank Swanson® for providing me with product samples for my recipes, as well as compensation for my time, which helps me operate this site. Thank you, readers, for supporting my content and the brands I love.

Serves 6

Pasta with Kale and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce

You'll love this meatless dish that is big on flavor! The creamy sweet potato sauce is a nice surprise for a pasta dish, and perfect this time of year!

Save RecipeSave Recipe
Print Recipe
My Recipes My Lists My Calendar

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces favorite pasta (I used Campanelle pasta with a twisted, curled shape)
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 cup Swanson® Vegetable Broth
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
  • 1 bunch kale (about 6 cups, packed), leaves removed from stems, cut into strips about 1-inch wide by 3-inches long
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra to season the squash
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra to season the squash
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds, then brush the flesh of the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with a bit of salt and ground black pepper.
  2. Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until fork tender.
  3. Allow the squash to cool to the touch, then scoop out the flesh and add it to a blender or food processor.
  4. Bring about 6 cups salted water to boil in a large pan. When the water is boiling, add the kale pieces and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Remove the kale from the pan, and add the pasta to the water. Cooking according to package directions, or until done. Drain, and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Set aside the pasta.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of the Swanson Vegetable Broth to the blender or food processor with the butternut squash and puree. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of broth, and puree again until smooth. The mixture will likely be a little thick. Add 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the processor and blend. If you think you need more liquid, add the remaining water and puree again.
  7. Add the remaining olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Add the butternut squash mixture to the skillet, along with the salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine. Add the kale to the skillet and stir. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat. Cook for a few minutes or until warmed through.
  8. Serve the pasta in individual bowls garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, and extra red pepper flakes if you’d like.

Notes

I recommend using a curly-type pasta or even penne pasta for this dish. Any pasta will work well, but I like that the shaped, medium-sized pasta picks up and retains the sauce nicely.

7.8.1.2
21
https://www.azgrabaplate.com/pasta-kale-creamy-butternut-squash-sauce/

Nutrition

Calories: 235 cal
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 356 g
Cholesterol: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
Fiber: 2 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Butternut Squash, kale, pasta

« Sweet Potato “Fries” with Jalapeño-Onion Ranch Dip
Roasted Cornish Hens with Cherry-Bourbon Glaze »
Subscribe
subscribe
Share your email & I will send you new recipes!

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of emails you receive.

Comments

  1. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    December 15, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Love the combination of kale, butternut squash and pasta. Your version is so simple for a weeknight dinner. Perfect for these winter nights as the holidays are swing.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      Hi Laura - Thanks so much! Yes - a good idea when you're not sure what to make for a crowd!
      Reply
  2. Alida says

    December 15, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Kale and butternut squash is one of my favorite combos. This pasta looks fantastic!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Alida! I'm loving the combo, too!
      Reply
  3. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says

    December 15, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    This looks like such comfort food! I love kale, it's so good for you!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:59 pm

      Hi Sara - yes! It's really a nice dish! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  4. Carla (@charliesue) says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    I really need to try this one- I've never made a butternut squash sauce before! I bet it's creamy and rich. MMMM. Perfectly paired with pasta and kale, too. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Carla! This sauce really is creamy :) Hope you give it a try! Thank you!
      Reply
  5. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    LOVE making creamy sauces out of squash this time of year. Pure decadence without the guilt :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Good point, Gina! More room for cookies!! Thanks :)
      Reply
  6. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    December 15, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    I have everything to make this, even the Campenella pasta!! Woot!!! Making it tonight before our daughters Christmas musical performance. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 2:55 am

      I'm so glad, Gwen! Hope you enjoy it! :)
      Reply
  7. David @ CookingChat says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:00 am

    sounds like my kind of recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 2:54 am

      Thanks, David!
      Reply
  8. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:34 am

    This sounds so tasty and filling and wholesome - so perfect for a meal in between all the holiday sweets we're all eating this month!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 2:54 am

      Thanks, Julie! Oh, that is for sure! I'm guilty, guilty of eating faaar too many cookies!
      Reply
  9. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:51 am

    MM! That sauce looks fantastic! So comforting and yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 2:53 am

      Thanks very much, Becky!
      Reply
  10. Sara says

    December 16, 2015 at 4:24 am

    This looks like the perfect comfort food, butternut squash is one of my favorites and I'm sure it's amazing with pasta!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:35 am

      Thanks, Sara! I love butternut squash, too!
      Reply
  11. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:00 am

    I never use vegetable broth, but I don't know why! It makes cooking vegetarian so much easier. I'm love the looks of this pasta!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Karen! I hope you give this a try...with veggie broth! It's a great addition to so many recipes! Thank you!!
      Reply
  12. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    December 16, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Kale is one of my favorites, and butternut squash, too! This looks delicious! Definitely making this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you, Andi! I hope you do try it and love it as much as I do!
      Reply
  13. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:11 am

    This sounds fabulous for Meatless Monday. Sounds so comforting and creamy delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks, Linda! Definitely creamy! And yes, perfect for Meatless Monday!
      Reply
  14. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    December 16, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    That does look incredibly filling! And such a great option for vegetarians. I love that you incorporated some kale in there! I'm not a fan but in this sauce I bet I'd like it. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Thanks, Erin! You could try spinach or Swiss chard if you're not a kale fan :)
      Reply
  15. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Love all of the flavors in this pasta dish! This is my kind of comfort food!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you, Justine! I just love it!
      Reply
  16. Molly Kumar says

    December 16, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    This is what I called a well balanced yet delicious meal. Love that you made it healthy n it looks soooo yum!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 17, 2015 at 3:02 am

      Thanks so much, Molly! I really love this dish!
      Reply
  17. Maryanne @ the little epicurean says

    December 16, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    I love the combination of kale and butternut squash! I make a similar pasta dish with brown butter.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 17, 2015 at 3:02 am

      Ooo! Brown butter - that sounds really good! Thanks so much, Maryanne!
      Reply
  18. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    December 17, 2015 at 5:07 am

    What a big bowl of comfort food.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 18, 2015 at 12:42 am

      Yes, for sure! Thanks, Michelle!
      Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe: ☆☆☆☆☆


I'm Patricia

Welcome to Grab a Plate!

Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

Learn More...

Search

Subscribe
subscribe
Share your email & I will
send you new recipes!

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of emails you receive.

Featured On

See More >>

featured posts

Lemony Fall Quinoa Salad

Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Black Lentils & Mushrooms

Watermelon Berry Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

Copyright © 2013 - 2020 Grab A Plate · Logo by Response Creative · Disclosure and Privacy Policies
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Email